This area is threatened with deforestation and degradation from cattle ranches, agriculture, and unsustainable logging.

The project aims to reduce deforestation and degradation by working with communities to improve governance, increase forest patrols, implement sustainable livelihood alternatives, and provide incentives for conservation.

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Co-Benefits:

The project protects a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot that is home to threatened and endangered species like the jaguar, spider monkey, and golden poison dart frog.

The project will increase employment and the local governance capacities of local Afro-Colombian communities.

More than 50% of carbon offset proceeds are received by these local communities.